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February 16, 2018

A Shopping Basket Repurposed Into a Wall Cat Lounger

Our three cats have many places where they like to doze or nap. Favorite spots beside our laps are sofas and chairs but my ironing board, my working table and some baskets filled with fabrics are very popular as well. I wanted to add a more elevated place to the mix and repurposed a basket as a cat wall lounger. The basket had been a flea market find many years ago and for a while I used it when I went shopping at farmers' markets. It had been a bit bulky for this purpose though and at some point I removed the handle and utilized it to store fabric scraps. Because of it's size I thought it could make a nice resting place for a kitty.﻿

Hubby mounted the basket to the wall with three long screws and I sewed a comfy cushion. If you have feline company at home, you've probably experienced how particular cats can be when it comes to food but also regarding their resting spaces. So far, Cosmo is the only one who is interested in the basket.

During the first few days he took some naps in it but in the meanwhile it became predominantly a play area for him. When I throw a toy inside, he jumps in and often brings it back to me to toss it again. He's a bit like a dog. He follows me wherever I go and he growls at unidentified noises.

To cover the screws, I sawed the lid of a cigar box to the right size and painted and stamped the piece. The cute cat face on top was a gift from my blogging friend Tatjana over at Resis Weisse Welt. Tatjana is a cat lover as well and has six furry boys and one girl at home.

Tatjana spoiled us even more. She had sent a sweet treat, cute cat napkins, and a crocheted snow flake for me and some crocheted mice and deer for the furry babies. They are filled with valerian roots which is the best smell ever, at least for the kitties. Cosmo is quite excited about the delectable rodent.

As you can see, Cecily also loves an oh so delicious mouse.

Barney likes to play with a mouse first and then

use it as a pillow. Sweet dreams! Thank you, Tatjana for all the wonderful gifts!

If you made it up to here, you probably love or at least like cats. Then you might enjoy Love Meow as much as I do. For some weeks now it is my morning happy place. There are usually two posts a day with beautiful, heart warming cat rescue stories from around the world. These posts always make me smile.

On a totally different note, welcome, first signs of spring! These flowers showed up on our yard. It's a gorgeous day here today with clear blue skies and 64°F/18°C at 11 am. I know that a lot of you still have freezing temperatures and I hope that spring is around the corner for you as well. Have a happy weekend!

Oh dear Julia, they are so wonderful your photos, showing ,Cosmo, Barney and Cecily . And they are all beautiful cats, so sweet playing with their wonderful toys from your friend. Can`t avoid thinking that I wonder for how long the toys will be "alive" ,lol- So lucky you are with the beautiful weather,- and lovely flowers already . Still very cold here, minus- to one or two plus , so no spring in sight yet !! I hope you are all well, dear friend, and send you love , and hugs too. Dorthe, xxx

That's so adorable, Julia. And you did such a terrific job with it, from the inside to the blanket to the color of the basket. I love seeing Cosmo --I remember when he came along. All your cats are so pretty. The orange/white is such a reminder of my dear Stimpy and Cosmo has that Lizzie coloring so I have to stop and think -- where am I?!

Love this idea, though, will one of my gang like it? I would really be sorry if I mounted a basket to the wall and they all giggled at me...One of my cats used to sleep in a basket of nuts that we kept on the coffee table for snacking. He began that habit while little and continued doing it, even when he was way too big. Cats do sleep anywhere and everywhere, which is why they're so much fun.

oh how sweet these pictures of your cats playing with their new toys. Especially Barney is soooo cute ... Maybe I should make something like that for our cat, you've given me some ideas :-) And that basket is another great idea. I like how he sits on top of it!

Our Joe sounds just like Cosmo, he loves chasing ball with the puppies and often hides in the bushes to launch a surprise attack, LOL. Isn't it strange how kitties will make up their own minds about where they'll cuddle up though and sometimes it's in the oddest places. Our one purr baby, Cleo, has this habit of squishing herslef into an old fish bowl. She looks like a monster goldfish that's out grown her space, but that's one of her favorite spots. So happy Spring is finally arriving for you guys. It sounds like this Winter was a tough one. Hope you have a happy week Julia and give some hugs to those beautiful purr babies of yours please

Such sweet pictures of your kitties and such lovely gifts from your friend. The basket turned resting spot is a great idea. Jingles is always changing up where she wants to be. She now nestles amongst our bed pillows during the day and at night I often find her sitting on the dining table. :) Have a good weekend.

Julia,I am just smiling from ear to ear after reading and seeing your post. How absoultely precious that the kitties love this new basket ot play and take a nap in. What a clever idea. Love the pic with Cosmo on his back and the mouse in his hands. So cute. Thanks for the smile. What sweet fur babies. Love that Cosmo acts like a dog lol!Hugs,Kris

What a great idea!! I live with two elderly cats, Rhoda and Tula. They are actually my daughter's cats but it's me that mostly takes care of them. They can be very entertaining. Also, demanding! Rhoda yowls at me to be fed about four times a day. I do feed her often because if I give her very much food at a time she up-chucks it. Yuck! But when she thinks it's time for another meal she just won't leave me alone. She's about 15 I think and Tula is a bit younger but they don't do much playing anymore. They love to watch the birds that come to my back deck feeders. Rhoda, especially, gets very excited and has this growl she produces when she sees the birds. Cats are definitely entertaining. Better than a TV show!

Beautiful and darling photos of your cats. The repurposed basket is a great idea. You're right though, cats are different than dogs about their resting places. My cat Sophie, has not cared for any of the "beds" I've set up for her. She eventually ends up in my bed on top of my legs at night. She just readjusts herself when my legs cramp up and I have to change positions. It's funny too, that one of your cats acts a little like a dog. Sophie loves to go for walks with us when we take the dogs. If she gets left out she cries. In fact, if she is out playing, she makes sure she is sitting on our front porch at the time we take our dogs out to walk each day. She actually knows the time for walking.

Aw your cats are the cutest Julia and the basket snuggle spot is too cute, what a fantastic idea. I love the little sign and cat in the back as well, I am sure it will be a favourite spot for all of them!

What a pretty and practical project your wall cat lounger turned out to be, almost seems as if it was custom made for cutie pie Cosmo! Funny how the other kitties haven't taken to it, but totally get it since our JD certainly has his preferences, too, number one being curled up on my husband's chest or nestled in the nooks of his neck!

I giggled at your description of Cosmo's canine behaviour since JD, too, has his 'dog' side! Retrieving tossed toys, following his idol around everywhere, and protecting his 'pad' are just some of his pooch personality traits!

Spring is definitely on the scene in your neck of the woods. What pretty flowers! Enjoy the warm and sunny weather!

Lovely to see your sweet cats and their new wall lounger - very fancy.Interesting how cats often like to sit where they shouldn't, remembering dress making and trying to cut out patterns and fabric and our cats would plonk themselves on top.You must be so happy to have some sweet flowers blooming and signs of Spring!Happy new weekhugsCarolyn

Dear JuliaThat was such an inventive idea turning your shopping basket into a perching and resting place for your fur babies. Love the color of it also with your sweet purposed cushion.Cosmo, Barney and Cecily really have the best life in your home and hearts and it is a joy to see them playing so contentedly with their sweet handmade toys from your friend.You must be feeling much happier that Spring is now approaching with the first flowers for you to enjoy.Sending you love and happiness!Suzy

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Welcome to my blog! My name is Julia and I am very passionate about sewing, creating unique pieces with wonderful junk and decorating our home. I love to go treasure hunting to find vintage or industrial items for my creations and vignettes.